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2 Taurikura Drive Bay of Plenty
P+64 7-543-9141 F E thecrossing@hot.co.nz
Hours: Weekdays: 9am - 5pmSaturday: 9am - 3pmSunday: 10am - 2pm
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Welcome to House of Travel The Crossing, 100% locally owned and operated by Tanya Aitken, who currently owns and operates both House of Travel Mount Maunganui & House of Travel Papamoa stores. Tanya has 23 years experience in the travel industry and is highly focused on supporting local communities & businesses. She has a wealth of knowledge in all areas of customer travel requirements, from tailor making holidays to understanding and delivering on the needs of the corporate traveller.
House of Travel The Crossing’s fabulous new concept store is at the Tauranga Crossing complex. Our team of avid travellers is led by our very successful HOTTIE, Wendy Harrison, who has 16 years experience with House of Travel within many areas of our travel business. Having returned to her home town of Tauranga she is proud to have with her a team of some of our most successful House of Travel Staff members in the industry. Our staff will inspire you with their own travel experiences, with over 100 countries our team have visited, we aim to create a travel experience that you would not have otherwise thought of. No matter where you are looking to travel, be it for work, pleasure, or a life experience, the team at House of Travel will inspire you, build on your ideas and create an experience perfect for you.
> View our House of Travel Papamoa store details here > View our House of Travel Mt Manganui store details here
Tanya Aitken Owner Operator
No. of years in travel: 23 years. I joined the travel industry to travel, 25 years on, above all else that is still what I love to do, now mostly with my family. Travel for as long as you can, as far as you can is a mantra I live by.
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Wendy Harrison Retail Manager
23 years in travel. I still feel that child-like giddy excitment whenever I travel. I'm constantly looking for new ways to feed my wanderlust. I love that I get to inspire people's next adventures, and help to create the very best holiday for them.
Anel van Dyk Travel Consultant
Imagine the ultimate lifestyle that comes with combining a private yacht and luxury. A home that takes you all around the globe. This was my home for over 2 years, The World. My wanderlust emerged in 2013 and hasn't left me since.
Anna Lewis Travel Consultant
9 years in travel. I was “bitten by the travel bug” at age 15 on my first overseas trip. From there, travel through South East Asia and New York cemented my love of visiting new places and experiencing new cultures. Travel was well and truly in my blood!
Charissa Vincent Travel Consultant
'Oh the things you can find if you don’t stay behind.' - Dr Seuss. These are my words to live by. I love taking peoples travel dreams and turning them not only into a reality but exceed their expectations.
Hayley Mundy Travel Consultant
29 years experience in travel. “If the world is your Oyster, I’ll take a dozen!” My experience with travel also strongly correlates with my other passion: Food! In fact, if you look through my travel photos, most of them include an exotic delicious dish!
Kyla Abrie Travel Consultant
My love of travel started of when I was young travelling around New Zealand. My travel bucket list has not stopped growing ever since!
Kylene Schlebusch Travel Consultant
No matter where, how or why we travel, there is always something wonderfully new to be found. I love learning about and exploring new destinations. I look forward to meeting you and working with you to create your personalised travel experience.
Lisa Grunsell Travel Consultant
No of years in travel: 28 years. Travel has been bred into me from a very young age and I feel as passionate about it as I did the day I started!
Mariana Laender Travel Consultant
I have assisted travellers in creating memorable experiences and satisfying their wanderlust for 5 year as a travel consultant in Brazil. Now based in New Zealand, I'm looking forward to helping you plan your your next adventure
Trista Somervell Travel Consultant
Starting as a travel agent in 2003, I have build a loyal client base of travelers who want unique and interesting holidays. Having lived traveled to 40+ countries, I love learning about other cultures and destinations. I can help with your next adventure!
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